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Chapter two: Who Is This?
Shadow's POV:
I watched the young White Tiger with suspicion. She seemed to be telling the truth. But I still wasn't sure.
Then when I told her, that she reminded me, of me. She seemed very confused, which confused me greatly.
I watched as she took off the backpack, she had been carrying. And then she stood up and walked over to the small pond. She knelt down next to it and looked at herself.
I saw her suddenly, stiffen in shock. Then she crumpled to the ground.
I let out a worried gasp, as I ran over to her. I carefully rolled her over on her back. She was out cold. I watched her slow breathing. Then I gently cradled her in my arms.
I began to look her over. I wanted to see if she had been hurt in anyway. She really did reminded me of myself. Except where my heart shape was on my forehead. She had a black line, starting from both her ears. Then they came down her forehead and entwined themselves, until they both curled up between her eyes.
As my eyes scanned her body for any wounds. I found that I could see her ribs, sticking out through her fur.
'Poor thing. She hasn't eaten in a while, it would seem!' I thought.
I suddenly remembered what all I had gone through as a child. I had been much younger then her. But I could still understand how she felt.
'Hang in there, sweetie. I'll get you to someplace safe!' I thought.
Then I gently laid her back down and I ran over and grabbed her backpack. I threw it up on one shoulder. Then I ran back over to her. I gently scooped her up in my arms. She was a lot lighter then she looked.
'Probably because she hasn't eaten in a while!' I thought, looking down at the unconscious Tiger in my arms.
Then I stepped away from the pond and took off running. To the Jade Palace!
I sprinted towards the palace, as fast as I could. Knowing that this poor girls life might be in my paws. If she didn't get the rest and nourishment that she needed, she could die! And I wasn't about to let them happen!
There aren't many White Tigers around these parts anymore. And I wasn't about to lose another!
'Perhaps now that there's another one of us. We just might have a chance!' I thought, as I looked down at the young Tiger, cradled in my arms.
I soon made it to the bottom steps that led to the palace. I was panting heavily.
Before I found this girl. I had already had a run in with Fung and his gang. So I was very tried. And running all the way back to the Jade Palace. Carrying a Tiger, (light as she may be), and whatever else she had in this backpack. Wasn't the way to get my strength back up.
'I'll never make it up those steps in time! Unless…'
My thoughts began to drift to something I had forgotten that I had found. A secret path up to the palace.
I quickly jumped over the steps, to the side where the bushes started. I pushed them aside. And just as I remembered. There was a secret path up to the top! I didn't know if anyone else knew about it. But it sure helped in a situation like this!
I started running up the path, as quickly as I could. By the time I had reached the top. I was heavily out of breath. But I couldn't stop now. This girl needed my help. I pushed onward. I knew by the time of day, where to look for my friends.
I needed to look in the Training Hall!
Master Shifu has been having us do late training practices, before dinner. I quickly made my way there and pushed the door open with my back. I could her Master Shifu call the others to halt. Then I heard Leon.
"Hey Shad! How'd look out go?" he asked.
I turned around and saw the look of surprise on their faces, when they saw I was holding this girl. I was still panting hard. I was so tried. I felt my legs shaking.
Then I dropped down on my knees, still trying to catch my breath. Leon and the others ran over to me.
"Shadow, what happened? Are you alright?" Leon demanded.
I nodded my head. I was to tried to speak. Then Shifu came up.
"Shadow, who is this?" he asked, pointing to the tigress in my arms.
"I... *pant, pant* I'm not sure. But she needs *pant* help!" I said, through my panting.
Shifu nodded once. "Tigress. Po; take our guest back to the barracks! And make sure that at least one of you stays with her, until we know if she's going to be alright! Shadow; come with me. I want to hear what happened and how you found her!" Master Shifu said.
I nodded. Then he turned and walked out of the Training Hall.
I carefully gave the unconscious Tiger to Tigress. I knew that she'd take good care of her. Her and Po both. Then Leon helped me to my feet.
I looked around the room. Silver and Blaze were no where in sight.
Then I asked, "Where are-?"
"Silver and Blaze? Did you forget that they had a play date with their friends?" Leon asked, a grin on his face.
I shook my head and laughed. "How could I? They've been talking about it non stop!" I said, a grin on my face.
Then we left the Training Hall. Hand in hand. I was still out of breath. But I was a little better, since I had the chance to catch my breath.
When we got to Master Shifu's office. I quickly told him what had happened.
"She said that her parents were killed! I don't think she has anywhere else to go." I explained to Master Shifu.
He nodded his head and said, "If she wish's to stay here. She's more then welcome!"
I smiled. "Thank you, Master Shifu!" I said, bowing.
He smiled at me. "Why don't you two go get cleaned up for dinner. I'll stay with our guest, until you're done!" he said.
I grinned happily. "Thank you so much, Master Shifu! I won't be long." I said.
Then Leon and I dashed out of his office.
Leon and I cut through the Open Training Grounds, and headed for the Jade Palace Dinning Hall.
"You know, Shadow. You really gotta stop that..." Leon said.
I stopped and looked at him, then asked, "Stop what?"
He laughed and said, "Bringing home strays!"
I felt my face flush with anger. "Come here, you!" I yelled, as I tackled him to the ground.
We both laughed out loud, as we rolled around on the ground. Finally, we stopped rolling and we laid there on the ground next to each other. Staring at the stars. I laid my head on his shoulder and sighed.
"I love you so much, Leon!" I whispered.
He looked at me and smiled. "I love you so much too, Shadow!" he said.
Then he leaned over and brought his lips to mine. We laid there for what seemed like hours. Holding each other and feeling at peace. Something that we rarely found.
Then Leon rose to his feet and pulled me to mine. I wrapped my arms around him in a tight hug.
"Come on. The others will be wondering where we are. And Silver and Blaze will be home soon. So we better get inside!" he said.
I pulled away from him and smiled. "Alright. Let's go!" I said, punching him in the arm, playfully.
Then I dropped down to all fours and took off running at full speed. With Leon hot on my heels. But as I ran towards the palace. I began to wonder.
Who is this girl? Where did she come from? And just what is she doing here?
And so, there's the next chapter! I sure hope you all liked it! So yeah, please don't forget to, REVIEW! And be sure to check back soon for more!
